The degree requires 30 graduate-level credit hours, comprising of at least 15 credit hours of 600- and 700-level courses, including a culminating master’s project. Students are allowed to transfer a maximum of 15 graduate-level credit hours from another accredited institution into this program. Several students have used this option to take coursework in a particular content area (e.g. science, math, reading) or specialty such as early childhood education or counseling.
Examples of courses offered include Instructional Strategies for More Effective Teaching, Principles of Curriculum Design, Creative Problem Solving, and The Microcomputer in the Instructional Program. We also offer workshop courses that emphasize process and implementation of theory if there is an identified need of the cohort. For example, we have offered Differentiation of Instruction, ESL in International School Settings and Problem-based Learning and Talent Development.
Regional association conferences and workshops offered for credit, by Buffalo State, through AASSA, AISA, CEESA, EARCOS, ECIS, MAIS, NESA, and the Tri Association provide another opportunity to complete graduate coursework for the Master's Degree. Students are allowed to include up to six (6) graduate-level credit hours of the required 30 graduate credit hours through conference and/or workshop courses. Courses offered through the Principals’ Training Center (PTC), Teachers’ Training Center (TTC) and AISH also can be used as part of your on site degree program.
Professors who are familiar with the unique needs of overseas educators teach our courses. Some of our instructors are educators currently working overseas who have the credentials to become Buffalo State adjunct faculty. In that way, we have been able to utilize the talent within your own school community as well as other experts who may be consulting or providing professional development in your region.
The awarding of the Master of Science Degree does not give you Certification or Licensure, although the courses offered are frequently applicable towards certification in most states. United States colleges/universities do not 'grant' certification. Certification or Licensure is obtained through State Education Departments. For more information, the following website is linked to state certification offices: www.emtech.net/cert.htm
